Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Sacramento KingsKings
116
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 24 | 29 | 35 | 28 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 24 | 38 | 31 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Kings 125-116. Lakers torched the Kings on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.